The Lodge Hotel

It was a fairly average stay, right in the middle between good and bad. The hotel felt modern and clean, the room was nice and I slept well. The restaurant was a pleasant space, and there was plenty of food at breakfast, though the cooked breakfast wasn’t inspiring: half an uncooked tomato and mushrooms with an odd taste, for example. My main gripe was the strong cigarette smell in the corridor as I left to check out. It was unpleasant, and luckily not something you encounter much these days. I mentioned it to reception. They acknowledged what I said but didn’t seem very proactive about doing anything. It wasn’t a huge issue since I was leaving, but still.

I met family for coffee on Wednesday morning after they’d travelled from St Ives. The young lad barely managed a grunt, and the older female staff member greeted me by asking, “What do you want?” You can decide whether that counts as good service. I didn’t stay at the hotel and wouldn’t recommend it.

The room was clean and the service was good, but getting to the Lodge involves a bit of a meander. Remember to enter your registered on arrival. I was disappointed to find they only take card payments, so on principle I won’t buy anything there if I happen to return.

I stopped over for the horse racing, obviously. The room was good, everything was clean, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was the weak point: average at best, not awful, just not enjoyable. It filled the need for something to eat without being a meal you’d look forward to. For convenience I’d stay here again, but I’d keep my food expectations lower.